In a devastating event on Sunday, March 30, 2025, the Bangalore-Kamakhya AC Superfast Express train derailed near the Nergundi station. Occuring in Odisha’s Cuttack district, killing one individual and injuring seven. The derailment involved 11 coaches and occurred around 11:54 AM in the Cuttack-Nergundi Railway Section of the Khurda Road Division. Rescue and Administration Allegedly,…
India has initiated ‘Operation Brahma‘ to provide humanitarian assistance to Myanmar following a significant earthquake that struck the country on March 28, 2025. Significantly, the operation highlights India’s commitment to assisting its neighbors during times of crisis. Immediate Assistance and Relief Following the earthquake, India immediately dispatched approximately 15 tonnes of aid by sending a…
In a historic move, officials in Varanasi have ordered that all meat, fish, and poultry shops will close within city limits. Apparently, this will be for the entirety of the Chaitra Navratri festival, beginning this Sunday. This order is consistent with the ethical and spiritual values of the season. Additionally, it is in close proximity…
The Gujarat Assembly has approved a crucial legislation that concerns regularizing unauthorised constructions on land. Thus, giving considerable relief to a large number of property owners across the state. This legislation seeks to create issues that pre-date stateside developments. Secondly, address them, and regularize them within the bounds of lawful statutes. Background to Unauthorized Developments…
Amit Malviya, the chief of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) IT Cell, has directed criticism towards West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Apparently, he claimed she is a “shame to West Bengal.” His comments came in reaction to protests that were purportedly aimed at Banerjee during her visit to Oxford University. Context of the Oxford…
Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov has proclaimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to India in the near future. As a matter of fact, he has been involved in preparations. Surprisingly, this would be the first time since December 2021, when he attended the annual India and Russia summit. Strengthening of Relations…
March 26, 2025 – India firmly rejected the latest report of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF). Affirmly, it labeled the commission itself a “entity of concern”. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) criticized the USCIRF for its comments on religious freedom in India. Evidently, it claims that the report misrepresents India’s diverse…
In India, on March 26, 2025, Unified Payments Interface (UPI) services faced serious issues, impacting many users and leading to the failure of online applications. Subsequently, this includes popular UPI-enabled service providers Google Pay, Paytm, PhonePe, and BHIM. The interrupted services caused inconveniences for many consumers and businesses who leverage applications to conduct digital transactions. …
New Delhi, March 26, 2025. New Delhi, March 26, 2025. Rahul Gandhi has asserted that Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla, stopped him from talking in some proceedings of Parliament. As a matter of fact, Gandhi stated that he was not happy about it, as that was undermining the functions of democracy disturbing the House. Allegations…
A recent conflict has occurred involving comedian Kunal Kamra, and his comedy about Eknath Shinde, the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Evidently, the incident has sparked conversation about the boundaries of the freedom of speech. Additionally, this has even prompted responses including one from Yogi Adityanath, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. The Comedy Routine …
